Paynter Branch Mine

Paynter Branch Surface Mine is a coal mining operation in Wyoming County, West Virginia, operated by Simmons Fork Mining and owned by Foundation Coal.

Mine Data

 * MSHA ID:	4608582
 * Operator:	Simmons Fork Mining Incorporated
 * Controller:	Foundation Coal
 * Union:
 * County:	Wyoming
 * State:	WV
 * Latitude:	37.72
 * Longitude:	-81.69
 * 2007 Production (short tons):	634,279
 * Coal Type:	Bituminous
 * Mining Method:	Surface
 * Mine Status:	Active
 * Average No. of Employees:	 37

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